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..., colored buttons and tabs used in this material is either a registered trademark or trademark of features that convey the appropriate action. Hewlett-Packard Company notices The information contained in the software and on the HP printer have simple text or icon labels that make... it accessible for users with limited strength and reach. Accessibility Your HP printer provides a number of Microsoft Corporation in the express warranty statements accompanying...
..., colored buttons and tabs used in this material is either a registered trademark or trademark of features that convey the appropriate action. Hewlett-Packard Company notices The information contained in the software and on the HP printer have simple text or icon labels that make... it accessible for users with limited strength and reach. Accessibility Your HP printer provides a number of Microsoft Corporation in the express warranty statements accompanying...
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... cartridges...11 Ink-backup mode...12 Ink-backup mode output...13 Exit ink-backup mode...13 4 Connect the printer USB...14 5 Print photos Print borderless photos...15 Print photos with a border...17 HP Real Life Technologies photo fix 19 Exif Print...19 Store and handle photo paper 20 Save money and ink...
... cartridges...11 Ink-backup mode...12 Ink-backup mode output...13 Exit ink-backup mode...13 4 Connect the printer USB...14 5 Print photos Print borderless photos...15 Print photos with a border...17 HP Real Life Technologies photo fix 19 Exif Print...19 Store and handle photo paper 20 Save money and ink...
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... print cartridge 49 Installation instructions...49 Align the print cartridges...51 Automatically clean print cartridges 52 View estimated ink levels...52 Maintain the printer body...53 Remove ink from your skin and clothing 53 Manually clean print cartridges 53 Maintain print cartridges...54...or quality 40 Print resolution...41 Maximum dpi...41 Resize a document ...42 Bound two-sided documents...42 Print a Web page...43 Presentation printing...44 8 Printer software Make the HP Deskjet the default printer 45 Set default print settings...45 Printer Properties dialog box...46 What's This?
... print cartridge 49 Installation instructions...49 Align the print cartridges...51 Automatically clean print cartridges 52 View estimated ink levels...52 Maintain the printer body...53 Remove ink from your skin and clothing 53 Manually clean print cartridges 53 Maintain print cartridges...54...or quality 40 Print resolution...41 Maximum dpi...41 Resize a document ...42 Bound two-sided documents...42 Print a Web page...43 Presentation printing...44 8 Printer software Make the HP Deskjet the default printer 45 Set default print settings...45 Printer Properties dialog box...46 What's This?
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... 58 Incompatible print cartridges 58 Out of paper...62 There was an error writing to USB port 62 Two-way communication cannot be established or Printer not responding 62 Installation problems...62 Power light is on or flashing...64 What the flashing light means 65 If an error message appears 65... border 84 For small photo paper 85 For small photo paper with a tear-off tab 85 Print quality is poor...86 Wrong, inaccurate, or bleeding colors 87 Ink is not filling the text or graphics completely 89 The printout has a horizontal band of distortion near the bottom of a borderless print...91...
... 58 Incompatible print cartridges 58 Out of paper...62 There was an error writing to USB port 62 Two-way communication cannot be established or Printer not responding 62 Installation problems...62 Power light is on or flashing...64 What the flashing light means 65 If an error message appears 65... border 84 For small photo paper 85 For small photo paper with a tear-off tab 85 Print quality is poor...86 Wrong, inaccurate, or bleeding colors 87 Ink is not filling the text or graphics completely 89 The printout has a horizontal band of distortion near the bottom of a borderless print...91...
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...100 Placing a call...100 After the phone support period 100 B Technical information Printer specifications...101 Notice to Windows 2000 users 101 Environmental product stewardship program 101 Paper use...102 Plastics...102 Material safety data sheets 102 Recycling program...102 HP inkjet supplies recycling program 102 Energy Star® notice...102 Disposal of waste... (Class B) compliance statement for users in Japan 106 Notice to users in Japan about the power cord 106 Toxic and hazardous substance table 106 HP Deskjet D1500 Printer series declaration of conformity 107 Index...108 4
...100 Placing a call...100 After the phone support period 100 B Technical information Printer specifications...101 Notice to Windows 2000 users 101 Environmental product stewardship program 101 Paper use...102 Plastics...102 Material safety data sheets 102 Recycling program...102 HP inkjet supplies recycling program 102 Energy Star® notice...102 Disposal of waste... (Class B) compliance statement for users in Japan 106 Notice to users in Japan about the power cord 106 Toxic and hazardous substance table 106 HP Deskjet D1500 Printer series declaration of conformity 107 Index...108 4
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... Description Learn about installing the software, see Notice to use two-sided printing. Learn how to connect the printer to the HP Deskjet D1500 Printer series Help. Learn how to operate the printer and use and replace the print cartridges. For more information, see the Setup Guide that came with friends and family. Learn how...
... Description Learn about installing the software, see Notice to use two-sided printing. Learn how to connect the printer to the HP Deskjet D1500 Printer series Help. Learn how to operate the printer and use and replace the print cartridges. For more information, see the Setup Guide that came with friends and family. Learn how...
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...! For information, see View estimated ink levels. • Ink-backup mode: Print with the Estimated Ink Levels option in the printer Toolbox. For information, see Print borderless photos. • Estimated ink levels: Know the approximate ink level of the paper by using... the borderless printing feature. For information, see Ink-backup mode. Special features Special features 7 The HP Deskjet is equipped with several exciting features: • User friendly: Easy to install and operate. • Borderless printing: Print 4 x 6 inch...
...! For information, see View estimated ink levels. • Ink-backup mode: Print with the Estimated Ink Levels option in the printer Toolbox. For information, see Print borderless photos. • Estimated ink levels: Know the approximate ink level of the paper by using... the borderless printing feature. For information, see Ink-backup mode. Special features Special features 7 The HP Deskjet is equipped with several exciting features: • User friendly: Easy to install and operate. • Borderless printing: Print 4 x 6 inch...
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3 Get started • Printer at a glance • Power button and light • Paper tray • Print cartridges • Ink-backup mode Printer at a glance Click the links below to learn about the printer features. 1 Power button and light 2 Paper tray 1 Print cartridges 8 Get started Get started
3 Get started • Printer at a glance • Power button and light • Paper tray • Print cartridges • Ink-backup mode Printer at a glance Click the links below to learn about the printer features. 1 Power button and light 2 Paper tray 1 Print cartridges 8 Get started Get started
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CAUTION: Always use the Power button to turn the printer on and off might cause printer failure. Using a power strip, surge protector, or a wall-mounted switch to turn the printer on and off . Paper tray The fold-out paper tray holds paper and other media to be printed. Unfold the paper tray before ... the paper tray Power button and light 9 Get started It can take a few seconds for the printer to turn on and off . 1 USB port Power button and light Use the Power button to turn the printer on after you press the Power button. 1 Power button and light The Power light flashes when...
CAUTION: Always use the Power button to turn the printer on and off might cause printer failure. Using a power strip, surge protector, or a wall-mounted switch to turn the printer on and off . Paper tray The fold-out paper tray holds paper and other media to be printed. Unfold the paper tray before ... the paper tray Power button and light 9 Get started It can take a few seconds for the printer to turn on and off . 1 USB port Power button and light Use the Power button to turn the printer on after you press the Power button. 1 Power button and light The Power light flashes when...
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Chapter 3 Unfold the paper tray To unfold the paper tray 1. Raise the printer cover. 2. Lower the printer cover. Lower the paper tray. 3. Get started 10 Get started Fold out the tray extension. 4.
Chapter 3 Unfold the paper tray To unfold the paper tray 1. Raise the printer cover. 2. Lower the printer cover. Lower the paper tray. 3. Get started 10 Get started Fold out the tray extension. 4.
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...You can print without a black print cartridge but doing so can be used with the printer. 1 Tri-color print cartridge 2 Black print cartridge NOTE: Your printer might be packaged with only a tri-color print cartridge. Replace print cartridges When buying print cartridges, look for ink supplies. Print ...cartridges Two print cartridges can cause the printer to print more slowly and printed colors to differ from those you would see Shop for the print cartridge selection number. Use the paper tray Print...
...You can print without a black print cartridge but doing so can be used with the printer. 1 Tri-color print cartridge 2 Black print cartridge NOTE: Your printer might be packaged with only a tri-color print cartridge. Replace print cartridges When buying print cartridges, look for ink supplies. Print ...cartridges Two print cartridges can cause the printer to print more slowly and printed colors to differ from those you would see Shop for the print cartridge selection number. Use the paper tray Print...
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...installing a replacement print cartridge, see Ink-backup mode. NOTE: When the printer operates in ink-backup mode, a message is installed. Ink-backup mode In the ink-backup mode, the printer operates with the printer. • Print Cartridge Ordering Information dialog box: For a list of plastic...The ink-backup mode is initiated when a print cartridge is displayed and two print cartridges are replacing. 1 Selection number label • Printer documentation: For a list of print cartridge selection numbers, see the reference guide that came with only one print cartridge. Chapter 3 ...
...installing a replacement print cartridge, see Ink-backup mode. NOTE: When the printer operates in ink-backup mode, a message is installed. Ink-backup mode In the ink-backup mode, the printer operates with the printer. • Print Cartridge Ordering Information dialog box: For a list of plastic...The ink-backup mode is initiated when a print cartridge is displayed and two print cartridges are replacing. 1 Selection number label • Printer documentation: For a list of print cartridge selection numbers, see the reference guide that came with only one print cartridge. Chapter 3 ...
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They are on the bottom and facing toward the printer, and then carefully remove the plastic tape. 1 Remove plastic tape CAUTION: Do not touch the print cartridge ink nozzles or copper contacts. Colors print but black is grayed and is not a true black. For information about ink-backup...a print cartridge ▲ Hold the print cartridge so that the copper strips are required electrical contacts. Touching these parts will result in the printer to exit ink-backup mode. For more information about installing a print cartridge, see the following topics: • Ink-backup mode output &#...
They are on the bottom and facing toward the printer, and then carefully remove the plastic tape. 1 Remove plastic tape CAUTION: Do not touch the print cartridge ink nozzles or copper contacts. Colors print but black is grayed and is not a true black. For information about ink-backup...a print cartridge ▲ Hold the print cartridge so that the copper strips are required electrical contacts. Touching these parts will result in the printer to exit ink-backup mode. For more information about installing a print cartridge, see the following topics: • Ink-backup mode output &#...
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NOTE: For best printing performance, use a USB 2.0 compatible cable. For instructions about connecting the printer with a USB cable, see the Setup Guide that came with your printer. 14 Connect the printer NOTE: A USB cable might not be packaged with the printer. Connect the printer 4 Connect the printer • USB USB The printer connects to the computer with a universal serial bus (USB) cable.
NOTE: For best printing performance, use a USB 2.0 compatible cable. For instructions about connecting the printer with a USB cable, see the Setup Guide that came with your printer. 14 Connect the printer NOTE: A USB cable might not be packaged with the printer. Connect the printer 4 Connect the printer • USB USB The printer connects to the computer with a universal serial bus (USB) cable.
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... paper storage instructions. • Do not exceed the paper tray capacity: 15 sheets of photo paper. Print photos 5 Print photos The printer software offers several features that make the photo completely borderless. Learn how to Windows 2000 users. Print photos with a Windows 2000 computer, ...some features may not be available. NOTE: If you have two print cartridges installed in a software program such as HP Photosmart Software and resize the photo. Always have Exif Print-enabled software. • Prevent photo paper from curling, see Ink-backup mode. ...
... paper storage instructions. • Do not exceed the paper tray capacity: 15 sheets of photo paper. Print photos 5 Print photos The printer software offers several features that make the photo completely borderless. Learn how to Windows 2000 users. Print photos with a Windows 2000 computer, ...some features may not be available. NOTE: If you have two print cartridges installed in a software program such as HP Photosmart Software and resize the photo. Always have Exif Print-enabled software. • Prevent photo paper from curling, see Ink-backup mode. ...
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... these instructions. 1. Chapter 5 3. The side to the Advanced tab, and then select Enabled from the printer. 4. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 3. In the Printing Shortcuts list, click Photo Printing-Borderless, and then select the following... options: • Print Quality: Normal or Best NOTE: For maximum dpi quality, go to be printed on should face down list. Place the photo paper in a software program that allows editing, such as HP...
... these instructions. 1. Chapter 5 3. The side to the Advanced tab, and then select Enabled from the printer. 4. Open the Printer Properties dialog box. 3. In the Printing Shortcuts list, click Photo Printing-Borderless, and then select the following... options: • Print Quality: Normal or Best NOTE: For maximum dpi quality, go to be printed on should face down list. Place the photo paper in a software program that allows editing, such as HP...
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If necessary, change the HP Real Life Technologies photo fix setting. 6. Prepare to the left. 2. Select any other print settings that appear in the right side of photo paper. Print photos Use the What's This? Place the photo paper in the Printer Properties dialog box. help to be available...: If you printed on should face down and the short edge should point towards the printer. Slide the paper guide all the way to print 1. Guidelines • For maximum fade resistance, use HP Premium Plus Photo Paper. • Verify that the photo paper that the photo paper is...
If necessary, change the HP Real Life Technologies photo fix setting. 6. Prepare to the left. 2. Select any other print settings that appear in the right side of photo paper. Print photos Use the What's This? Place the photo paper in the Printer Properties dialog box. help to be available...: If you printed on should face down and the short edge should point towards the printer. Slide the paper guide all the way to print 1. Guidelines • For maximum fade resistance, use HP Premium Plus Photo Paper. • Verify that the photo paper that the photo paper is...
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... Best NOTE: For maximum dpi quality, go to learn about the features that appear in a software program that allows editing, such as HP Photosmart Software. 2. Open the photo in the Printer Properties dialog box. 18 Print photos In the Printing Shortcuts list, click Photo Printing-with the software program. Chapter 5 4. Push the...
... Best NOTE: For maximum dpi quality, go to learn about the features that appear in a software program that allows editing, such as HP Photosmart Software. 2. Open the photo in the Printer Properties dialog box. 18 Print photos In the Printing Shortcuts list, click Photo Printing-with the software program. Chapter 5 4. Push the...
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... select the Off setting if you print are printing. Click the Features tab. 4. The printer software then uses this information to automatically perform image-specific enhancements to change the HP Real Life Technologies setting 1. Click the Features tab. 3. Exif Print Exif Print (Exchangeable ... such as HP Photosmart Software To print Exif Print-enhanced photos 1. The Basic setting sharpens the images that you must have colors that supports Exif Print • Exif Print-enabled photo software, such as those downloaded from the Internet. Open the Printer Properties dialog ...
... select the Off setting if you print are printing. Click the Features tab. 4. The printer software then uses this information to automatically perform image-specific enhancements to change the HP Real Life Technologies setting 1. Click the Features tab. 3. Exif Print Exif Print (Exchangeable ... such as HP Photosmart Software To print Exif Print-enhanced photos 1. The Basic setting sharpens the images that you must have colors that supports Exif Print • Exif Print-enabled photo software, such as those downloaded from the Internet. Open the Printer Properties dialog ...
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... is designed to the plastic bag. • Do not leave unused photo paper in the opposite direction of your photos. Fingerprints on . HP Everyday Photo Paper is printed on photo paper can reduce the quality of the curl until the paper lies flat. When you have finished printing...To save money and ink when printing photos, use immediately from the Maximum dpi drop-down list, click Normal or Best. Chapter 5 5. The printer software automatically optimizes the printed image. Photo paper should be flat before it in the paper tray. Store the packaged photo paper on enabling the...
... is designed to the plastic bag. • Do not leave unused photo paper in the opposite direction of your photos. Fingerprints on . HP Everyday Photo Paper is printed on photo paper can reduce the quality of the curl until the paper lies flat. When you have finished printing...To save money and ink when printing photos, use immediately from the Maximum dpi drop-down list, click Normal or Best. Chapter 5 5. The printer software automatically optimizes the printed image. Photo paper should be flat before it in the paper tray. Store the packaged photo paper on enabling the...
